Jigsaw Puzzle

from September Songs by Michael Karns

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VERSE 1
Some people argue
About what's okay to wear
Others still debate
About how they cut their hair
Some are vegetarians
Others shun pork and shellfish
Some live in poverty
While others grow way too rich

CHORUS
We're pieces of a jigsaw puzzle
Trying to find where we belong
Each of us have different edges
Some fit right in, others seem wrong
But until we make space for all
We'll sing discordant songs
And the big picture won't make any sense
Until we all can get along
No the big picture won't make any sense
Until we all can get along

VERSE 2
Some condemn lovers
That others lovingly condone
Some leaders celebrate
Disparities that they've grown
Some torment others
For things they deeply believe
Others claim victory
Wearing blood on their sleeve

CHORUS
We're pieces of a jigsaw puzzle
Trying to find where we belong
Each of us have different edges
Some fit right in, others seem wrong
But until we make space for all
We'll sing discordant songs
And the big picture won't make any sense
Until we all can get along
No the big picture won't make any sense
Until we all can get along

BRIDGE
The beauty of a jigsaw puzzle isn't contained inside a box
Diverse pieces must first scatter before building blocks
It's collaboration outside the box that brings clarity near
Where all colors and shapes make the big picture appear

CHORUS
We're like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle
Trying to find where we belong
Each of us have different edges
Some fit right in, others feel wrong
But until we make space for all
We'll sing discordant songs
And the big picture won't make any sense
Until we all can get along
No the big picture won't make any sense
Until we all can get along

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from September Songs, released October 15, 2013
Lyrics by Elizabeth Petty

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is a songwriter, poet, and full-time musician living in North Texas.

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